School Counselor Responsibilities

The school counselor is a school-based professional specifically trained to work with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the surrounding community. Each school counselor is state-certified and holds a Master’s Degree in counseling.

Your counselor's concerns and responsibilities are directed toward students' interests and educational needs. Services offered focus on three different domains: academic, career, and personal/social. A counselor's typical day includes counseling students, individually or in groups, conducting classroom guidance activities, talking with teachers, and working with members of the community. Both students and their parents are encouraged to become acquainted with their counselor and utilize available services.

The school counselor:

Counsels students based on their individual needs and concerns

Helps students assess their strengths and weaknesses

Provides individual counseling to students focusing on personal, career, and academic areas

Provides students with information about the SAT and ACT

Assists students with post-graduation planning, including college, employment, military, and other paths

Links students with community agencies and resources to provide supplemental support

Works with students to ensure appropriate course selection and course scheduling with regard to graduation requirements

Facilitates contact between parents and teachers for the purpose of monitoring student progress.

Career Cruising

The Career Cruising program is an interactive, user-friendly online resource that can help students with career exploration, college searches, academic planning, goal setting & more! This one-stop hub is designed to help students develop a unique profile that meets their individual needs.